Scrum Alliance Scrum Essentials Micro-credential Training in Greece

This foundational micro credential provides learners with a clear and actionable understanding of the Scrum framework. Delivered via interactive live instructor-led sessions, the course covers agile values, team roles, Scrum events, artifacts, and real-world scenario-based simulation. Upon completion, participants earn a lifetime-valid digital badge from Scrum Alliance. The typical course duration is approximately 4 hours.

There are no formal prerequisites are required for this course. Basic familiarity with teamwork and project delivery may be helpful.

Target audience

This course is designed for:

• Individuals new to Scrum and agile frameworks
• Team members, project managers, product managers, and agile practitioners
• Professionals across industries such as IT, HR, retail, education, healthcare, manufacturing, and government
• Individuals looking to refresh Scrum basics without deep diving into certification-level training

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Define agility and distinguish between agile and traditional project management
• Describe the Scrum framework, its events, artifacts, and commitments
• Identify Scrum team accountabilities and attributes of high-performing teams
• Explain the purpose and structure of Scrum events including sprint, planning, daily Scrum, sprint review, and retrospective
• Manage backlog items and apply estimation techniques for product and sprint backlogs
• Adapt Scrum practices in non-Scrum or hybrid environments
• Apply learning through scenario-based simulations of Scrum ceremonies and decision-making

Introduction to agile and scrum

• defining agility and its benefits
• understanding the Agile Manifesto and Scrum values
• comparing Scrum with traditional project management

The scrum framework

• overview of Scrum roles, artifacts, and events
• description of product backlog, sprint backlog, increment, and commitments (product goal, sprint goal, Definition of Done)

The scrum team—foundations for success

• Scrum accountabilities: Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team
• skills, traits, and collaboration in high-performing Scrum teams

Scrum events in action

• structure and purpose of each Scrum event
• best practices and facilitation tips for events like planning, daily Scrum, review, and retrospective

Scrum for product development

• backlog management and prioritisation techniques
• estimation methods and sprint delivery modelling

Scrum in nonscrum environments

• applying Scrum in hybrid or traditional team settings
• overcoming adoption challenges and tailoring Scrum practices

Scenario simulation: navigating scrum events

• immersive, real-world simulations of Scrum ceremonies
• applying roles, artefacts, and events in practice situations

Exams and assessments

There are no formal exams for this micro-credential. Learners' understanding is demonstrated through interactive modules, scenario-based quizzes, and simulation exercises.

Hands-on learning

• Live, instructorled interactive training
• Scenario simulations to reinforce learning in realworld contexts